1. The role of renewable fuel supply in the transport sector in a future decarbonized energy system
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Jan Michalski, Marek Poltrum, and Ulrich Bünger
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Battery (electricity) ,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment ,Fast charging ,Energy Engineering and Power Technology ,02 engineering and technology ,Renewable fuels ,Propulsion ,010402 general chemistry ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,Condensed Matter Physics ,01 natural sciences ,Automotive engineering ,0104 chemical sciences ,Fuel Technology ,Greenhouse gas ,Environmental science ,Fuel cells ,0210 nano-technology ,Energy system ,Dimensioning - Abstract
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) have been identified as two electromobility options which can help to achieve GHG emission reduction targets in the transport sector. However, both options will also impact the future energy system characterized by integration of various demand sectors and increasing intermittent power generation. The objective of this paper is to examine the optimal mix of both propulsion systems and to analyze the cost for renewable fuel supply. We propose a generic approach for dimensioning of fast charging and hydrogen refueling stations and optimization of the fuel supply system. The model is applied in a case study for passenger cars on German highways. The results indicate that a parallel build-up of stations for both technologies does not increase the overall costs. Moreover, the technology combination is also an optimal solution from the system perspective due to synergetic use of hydrogen but limited efficiency losses. Hence, BEVs and FCEVs should jointly contribute to the decarbonization of the future energy system.
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- 2019
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